The effects of a range of farm management strategies on the characteristics of the wool produced by Merino sheep in southern Australia were investigated. The physical and financial responses induced by the different ...

Many factors influence the success of a potential investment in real estate. Successful real estate decisions require a careful analysis of the many contingencies involved. This thesis focuses on the various steps involved ...

The government of Mauritius is promoting milk and beef production for economic and social reasons.
The study has formalised a national dairy and beef production system with emphasis on the small producer sector. The ...

During the late 1970's and early 1980's, the price of sheep and beef farms in New Zealand increased rapidly. From 1962 to 1983 the fattening and grazing land price indices compiled by the Valuation Department increased at ...

This thesis considers the applicability of the computer-based mass appraisal techniques of Multiple Regression Analysis and Adaptive Estimation as a means of estimating the rateable value of rural property in New Zealand. ...

Sociological research work was undertaken in Ellesmere County (New Zealand) and in Kibaha District (Tanzania). A total of seven groups involving 61 farmers were studied. The objective was to study the organisation and ...

An important aspect of the operation of a town milk supply dairy farm is the organisation of the monthly milk production to obtain full advantage of the quota plus percentage payout system. A farmer can have a major influence ...

Concern has been shown by those involved in the New Zealand wool marketing system for the recent trend for growers to sell more wool to private merchants and less through the auction system. If this trend continues, industry ...

A review of both Australian and New Zealand literature was undertaken to identify
the management factors requiring consideration when running Merino stock under
intensive production systems. Emphasis was placed on ...

The agriculture of Santa Catarina State, South Brazil, is characterised by the predominance of small and diversified farms. The majority of the food for internal consumption (e.g. maize, black beans, rice, milk, cassava, ...